Discover the story of the song > Strangers By Nature – Adele

The lyrics of "Strangers By Nature" by Adele talk about the protagonist's experience with love. She says that she will bring flowers to the "cemetery of her heart" as a way to honor all of her past lovers, both the ones she is currently with and the ones from her past. She feels sorry for them because they never had a chance to truly be with her. The protagonist mentions that she has never seen the sky look so beautiful before, and it's like she is noticing everything more clearly now. She realizes that no one else understands what it's like to be in her shoes. The chorus repeats the idea that she and her lovers are strangers by nature. The protagonist wonders if she will ever be able to truly move on and learn from her past experiences. The song ends with her feeling ready for whatever comes next.